2006 PT meeting in UK?

[Barbara]

I think, I think, I think .....I could be # 8. I'm in London and although I have to be back at the office after lunch.... I think I can make it.

[Killearn Kitties]

HURRAY HURRAY!! This is such great news, Barbara, and will be such a surprise for Laura if she doesn't get to log on before Tuesday.

[Maya & Inka's mommy]

I have another surprise for Laura!! WE ARE COMING TOO !!!!
We will be leaving Sunday afternoon, and arrive in London by TGV in the evening. We will stay in London untill Wednesday afternoon!

Woohoo, London here we come!!!!

[Pawsitive Thinking]

YIPPEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Maya & Inka's mommy]

Getting ready here! Tomorrow afternoon, we will be taking the TGV (fast train) in Brussels; we will arrive in London at about 5 pm
I cannot wait!!!

question: does anybody have any idea about which hotel Uabassoon will be staying at? She is there already, isn't she?

[ChrisH]

Just for you Lut, from earlier in the thead.

Alexa and I booked our hostel tonight! I still don't have my plane ticket but we are looking to buy it VERY soon We booked the hostel because there was only one private double room left and this hostel just looked perfect for us. It's a youth hostel (ages 18-35) so I'm looking forward to meeting new people from all over.

My hostel is in Victoria, which from what I see is pretty much central london.
The hostel is also near the tube so it looks like I shouldn't have much trouble getting around.

[Randi]

I found a site with photos of every shop/café in certain streets in London, so if you're going to meet up in any of these places, you can see what's there, and will know you're on the right track. Just click on the street names you want to see.

http://www.streetsensation.co.uk/

There are a few webcams in London, here's one in Covent Garden - let us know when you're there! And remember to wave!!

http://www.earthcam.com/uk/england/london/

And one more: http://www.camvista.com/

PS. Check out Frith St. I think you'll like it.

[Maya & Inka's mommy]

PS. Also, check out Frith St. I think you'll like it.

Oh, thanks for those links, Randi!! I had a look at Frith Street, and I discovered an Indian Restaurant!! That is one of our plans in London, eat Indian food!!

[Randi]

Oh, I forgot to mention Cafe Emm - also in Frith St. We went there for lunch a few years back, it's a nice place with good food, and not expensive.

For those of you who can get online, you can talk here: http://www.icq.com/groups/chat.php?gid=12035605

You don't have to join, just log on as a guest, but say who you are.

[Pawsitive Thinking]

Hubby has to work in Brighton all day and daughter has induction day at her new college so it is unlikely that I will be able to join you all after all as there will be no one around to look after the dogs

I can't tell you how fed up I am about this - I have been looking forward to it for ages

Hope you all have a great time and look forward to seeing the piccies

Fed Up of Eastbourne

[Uabassoon]

Hi everyone! I'm here in London It's been a great trip so far, it started out a little on the bad side. I arrived on Wed, but my luggage didn't arrive until Friday! Other than that I've really enjoyed the trip, I've walked all over London and seen lots of museums as well as other sights. Yesterday we were walking down Gabriel's Warf and we found the pizza place that we are going to meet up at. I'm very excited about seeing everyone tomorrow.

Brody'sMum I'm so sorry that you won't be making it tomorrow, I was looking forward to meeting you.

Lut and Barbara I'm so excited that both of you will be able to make it! It's going to be wonderful meeting the both of you.

Lut, I'm staying at the Astor's Victoria.

I'll see you all soon!

[Edwina's Secretary]

Hello London! Are you guys still out partying? I keep checking all day and ....?????

[Barbara]

I went over to lunch at Gabriel's wharf yesterday. Unfortunately I had to be back at the office after that- so I could not join Laura, Alexa, Karen, Alec, Lut and Bernard for the aquarium visit.
It was lovely weather and we were sitting close at the Thames. As it was lunch time we did NOT have slushies but we were sharing a lot of kitty talk (sorry Alexa - doggie talk as well).

I had no camera with me but pics were taken and I am sure they will be posted as soon as everyone is home- but I think the Scots and the Belgian will stay in sunny London for some more days

[Killearn Kitties]

Hello, hello! I am still in London, but right now it is raining! Laura will be so furious if they did decide to go to Paris for the day! Perhaps she can get her money back on that rainjacket when she gets back home.

[Pawsitive Thinking]

Did you all have a great time? Still I couldn't make it in the end but the dogs were pleased to see me

[Maya & Inka's mommy]

BACK HOME !!!!

I am exhausted, it was soooo hot and humid in London.... . BUT....
we had a great time!! Of course the PT-meeting was top of the bill
We found the Gabriel's Warf very easily; of course , a place with a name like that.... (Gabriel's Warf--> family Gabriels). I spotted Laura and Alexa who were waiting on a bench in front of the restaurant. Woohoo, that was fun recognizing them!! The next one to arrive was Karen with her hubby Alec. Woohoo, fun again!! After some welcoming (=hugging ); we went inside to have lunch. And..... who arived then???? Our Barbara!! Woohoo!!!
We had a vivid conversation during lunch. Of course, lots of the talking was about our pets. I think I really talked to much, but I couldn't help myself
I was so disappointed that Denise (Brody's Mom) couldn't make it.... . As I couldn't open the pm she send me, I did NOT know she wouldn't be there untill Laura told me .
I took a billion of pics, and I promise to post some asap; that will be tomorrow I hope, because right now I am sooooooooo tired!!

This was a great meeting!!

here is 1 teaser pic

[Sonia59]

Hey, the first pics are coming! Great, but what, only one pic I think we have to wait a bit more. It seems you had great time! A restaurant table full of PT'ers talking, talking and talking again, I am sure we missed something

[Maya & Inka's mommy]

It seems you had great time! A restaurant table full of PT'ers talking, talking and talking again, I am sure we missed something

We talked and talked and talked; I even forgat to eat
Lots of laughter too when I described how my Inka walks like a real catwalk professionl: shaking her butt from left to right
More pics will follow , but please have some patience, okay

here are 2 more pics:
outside the restaurant, before Barbara left us


at the beautiful aquarium:

[Pawsitive Thinking]

sounds exactly how I thought it would be the fish are stunning!

[Karen]

Oh, thanks for sharing *some* pictures - more please! Glad everyone got to meet up, and looks like you all had a good time!

[Maya & Inka's mommy]

I made two great videos at the aquarium! I hope you can open them. Yjat shark was HUGE!!!!

[gini]

I am just flat out JEALOUS! It's clear to see that you all were having a wonderful time. Ah, it's a small world afterall!!

[Pawsitive Thinking]

Oh wow! what fabulous colours!!! More piccies.......................

[Killearn Kitties]

Thank you for the pictures!! I brought my camera to download my photos, but not the cord that connects it to the PC! Grrrrr ....

That fishy picture has come out beautifully, Lut. I hope mine look as good once we download them.

[Maya & Inka's mommy]

Finally, here are my pictures! I selected 22 of them.
Hope you all love them too!









more coming!!!

[Maya & Inka's mommy]

At the London Aquarium! Our Barbara was gone back to her office then







We were allowed to "pet" the fish here! I was to scared, but Laura and Alexa did it! Karen tried it too, but I am not sure if she really touched that stingray??Tell us, Karen


more coming!!

[Maya & Inka's mommy]

After saying goodbye and lots of cuddling, Alexa and Laura left too. So we strolled along the riverbank together with Karen & Alec, having some drinks. It was VERY hot, so water was the most appropriate beverage!







see: only water!!!


That's it! This PT-meeting was wonderful; it was as if we knew each other for years!!! Thank you Laura, for starting this!!

[Karen]

Yay! More pictures! I am so glad you all had a good time!

[Barbara]

Great pictures I'm so sorry I couldn't go and see and see the fishies with you

[Randi]

Great pictures, Lut! Thanks for posting so soon. It looks like you had a wonderful time together. That first fish looks beautiful!

Your lunch looks yummy, Barbara.